Here’s what’s happening at the Beard House and around the country next week:

Sunday, March 27, 6:oo P.M.Sunday Supper at Chelsea Market
Lined with grocers and charming eateries, Chelsea Market is New York’s one-stop shop for every gourmand’s needs. Back by popular demand, this convivial Friends of James Beard Benefit will feature a diverse group of talented chefs who will gather under its roof to prepare the ultimate family-style meal.

Monday, March 28, 7:00 P.M.Celebrity Chef Tour
The Celebrity Chef Tour began in 2004 as a way to bring the unique experience of dining at New York City’s historic James Beard House to cities around the country. At each Celebrity Chef Tour dinner, some of the nation’s top chefs come t... Read more >

Maybe you've noticed, but we've got a new way of sharing all the great food we eat when we're out and about. JBF is on Foodspotting. This unique website and mobile app allows users to find, share, and recommend amazing food to their friends and followers by taking photos of dishes you love. Not only are we out there spotting under the James Beard Foundation handle, we've collaborated with some of our past JBF Award–winning chefs to create guides featuring the food at their own restaurants.
Our Regional Best Chef winners told us, in their own words, what their favorites dishes are and which foods best repre

We can always count on simple soups to get us through these final stretches of chilly weather. Here's a delicious and easy one from the team at the renowned Vetri in Philadelphia. The silky ricotta broth and crunchy eggplant garnish will perk up those winter-weary taste buds.

While the Gilt Club brings a rare touch of glamour to the famously laid-back city of Portland, its food hits all the right notes for the community’s discerning locavores. Chef Chris Carriker will make his James Beard House debut this Saturday and there are still seats for the taking. Take a look at his menu of French-inflected Northwest cuisine below, then click here to make your reservation.
Hors d’Oeuvre Foie Gras Terrine with Shortbread, Quince, and Sauternes Gelée Pheasant Boudin Blanc with Housemade Prune–Port Mustard Spring Chinook Salmon with Housemade Lardo and Smoked Salmon Caviar Oregon Elk Tartare and Quail Egg Toasts with Crispy Shallots and Shaved Black Truffles Pairing: Firesteed Riesling 2008Dinner Housemade Charcuterie

If there's one trend that's already apparent in a still young 2011, it's the pop-up restaurant. We're getting in on the fun with our own temporary space called JBF LTD, which will be located in New York's Chelsea Market. It will feature nightly dinners by high-profile chefs; daytime café-style fare by Great Performances; and culinary programming and interactive food-themed experiences. Get all the details at the production's microsite, jamesbeard.org/popup.

Got some empty space on your bookshelf to fill? Already cooked your way through last year's best cookbooks? Have a look at the freshly released 2011 James Beard Book Award nominees in our Amazon store. Whether your purchase is destined for your kitchen counter or your coffee table, a portion of it will be contributed to JBF.